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by blackjmyntrn
Wed Oct 11, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Lexus GS450H Li-ion PHEV (?)
Replies: 4
Views: 3039

Re: Lexus GS450H Li-ion PHEV (?)

you know.. the 2013 Prius PHEV... the PHEV system is on its own seperate ECU. I wonder if you could use the PHEV ECU to make your dream a reality.
by blackjmyntrn
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:31 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Toyota C-HR Hybrid with Camry/Rav4 Hybrid eCVT
Replies: 1
Views: 2860

Re: Toyota C-HR Hybrid with Camry/Rav4 Hybrid eCVT

Well.. I'm mounting a Lexus UX250h motor to a Gen 3 Prius eCVT.
by blackjmyntrn
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:28 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP]Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC
Replies: 25
Views: 7635

Re: Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC

My first 3D scanner: I bought a Creality Lizard last week -- got a near-new one for USD$370 -- and it is pretty useless for reverse-engineering the orange HV cover on the Tesla charge port. It'll make an OK scan, but there's so much detail that I want in exactly the right place, ±0.1mm (.004")...
by blackjmyntrn
Tue Oct 10, 2023 11:09 pm
Forum: Toyota/Lexus
Topic: Prius Gen2 Boost Converter - how to use? [SOLVED]
Replies: 29
Views: 7626

Re: Prius Gen2 Boost Converter - how to use? [SOLVED]

Why would you like to boost battery voltage higher? I'm not familiar with Prius transaxle, but I'm pretty sure you don't need higher voltage even to reach top RPM from both MGs. For comparison GS450h will get 10000rpm at 250V. Because you want to use other cells that make up a smaller battery pack ...
by blackjmyntrn
Fri Oct 06, 2023 7:13 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Lexus GS450H Li-ion PHEV (?)
Replies: 4
Views: 3039

Re: Lexus GS450H Li-ion PHEV (?)

It's my understanding, you should be able to take out the NiMh cells and replace with Li-ion. Long as you don't go lower in Volts than the original battery is, itll work! Now this is in the Prius world, lots are switching-over to Li-ion. After upgrading my 2013 Plug-in Prius HV batteries to double t...
by blackjmyntrn
Wed Aug 23, 2023 6:34 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP]Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC
Replies: 25
Views: 7635

Re: Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC

Replacing the battery modules, due to normal aging, or to take advantage of newer battery technology and higher energy density, has been on my radar for years, but will be a separate endeavor. I have been attempting to obtain an empty RAV4 EV battery case, so far unsuccessfully. Whole RAV4 EV batte...
by blackjmyntrn
Mon Aug 21, 2023 5:21 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: [WIP]Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC
Replies: 25
Views: 7635

Re: Toyota RAV4 EV (2012-2014): Add CCS DCFC

I love all of this. I have a 2013 Prius Plug-in and for a while there I considered using your battery as an upgrade, now the bz4x battery might work for you as well now that I think about it!